Podcast Version
Episode 1101: #1 Billboard Artist & Actress - Joy Villa, The Contrast
BILLBOARD Artist, Actress, Singer-song writer and Executive Producer, Joy Villa joins JUST TALKING to talk about her latest film—The Contrast. Joy plays Maria, who on the day before her wedding to a hipster playboy meets an Army Colonel, and struggles to decide between obligation and love. The Contrast was adapted from Royall Tyler’s 1787 stage play but 235+ years later has society really changed? What attracted Joy to the character Maria? When writer/producer Chris Johnson says you’re the perfect Maria—you take the role! Wait! Was that Joy Villa in Hero’s from back in the day? In the early days Joy got some industry push back because of her tats, unique style and attitude — “you need to be like everyone else—commercial.” Joy’s response, “I’ll come back to the industry when the industry is ready for me!” And she IS ready! The Contrast has millennial jokes, contemporary style and handsome men for the ladies. BUT it also addresses an existential life question—do I please my family and society or go with my heart? The Contrast is a millennial romantic comedy. It’s relatable and fun. In 2017 Joy’s “I Make The Static” made it to #1 on iTunes and Amazon music—“every voice should be heard.” There’s a voice that sings to us, reminds us to be open to all walks of life and brings us nothing but “Joy.” Watch The Contrast on Amazon Prime January 18th 2022.
